The Press., 1887-11-10

The placing or the corner stone OI tue St. Edwards church enlargement last Sun-
 day drew together some 1900 to 2O00 peo- pie, to whom the services were impressive, seemly aud interesting. Citiz ms band played suitable music, first escorting to the grounds the different societies of chil- dren of the Sunday school, the Hibernian society, Children If Mary, St. Jean Bap- tieste Societe, and others. A raised plat form had been made along the west side of the church, the end resting on the temp orary foundation walls, now built up to the water table, and on the front of which stood the fine cut corner stone slightly blocked up from the place where it WAS to rest. At the appiuted time Right Rev. Bishop McMnhon, attended by Revs. Cur tin and Furlong of Rockville, Quinn of South Coventry, Donahue and John Brod- erick of Thompsonvlle, Daly of Broad Brook, Haggerty of South Manchester, and T. ". Broderick of Hartford and a retinue of white robe d altar boys, came upon the platform and solemnly blessed the stone, R V. Curtin acting as master of ceremon- ies, and with the help of Messrs. Blssett and Kuapp the stone was put ln place, Rev. T. W. Broderick then read @ list of documents to be placed in the cavity cut in the stone, consisting of The Press and other state papers and different Cath, lie periodicals. The principal document, writ ten in three languages, English, French and Latin, WAS read. It gave names of executive, national, state and borough off, cers, names of architect, H. M. Day, bu Id CT, David Bissett and Henry Knapp the stone workmen, the date of the ceremony of laying, and other information that will be of interest ill future ages should they come to light. The sermon which follow ed was by R.-v. T. w. Broderick, form CT priest of the parish and considered one of the ablest who has held that office. He took for his text "And this stone which l have set up is become the house of God The sermon was eloquent and interesting, and though Coming in the increasing chill of the declining day and after long rout inc of ceremony the large audience list ened with closest attention. The services closed with an impressive benediction from the bishop. Of the former priests of the parish Fathers Broderick of Hartford and Donahue of Thompsonville were the only ones in attendance. The others are Rev. Messrs. DeBruycker of Willimantic, Sha- han of Norwich and McKeon of New Hav- en. The stone work of the building is now nearly finished, save the front towers, which will prob sby be left until the other work is done.
 The Band of Hope will hold it's third meeting on Sunday, Nov. 18th, at 3 p. m., in the Episcopal church. A full attend ance is desired.
 -Postponement.- The supper and en- tertainment announced to be given for the benefit of the W. c. T. U. is postponed. Further notice ill due time.
 The ladies of the Congreg 4tional so- iafx fnp fo?F in December after the plan of those of one or two past years. A meeting will be held on Friday at 3 p. m., with Mrs. James Mclaughlin to perferct arrangements, all members are requested to be present.
 70. W. Mather, who has fitted up a bench for jeWelEv work in Parsons news room, has also put in a stock of watches jewelry, clocks, plated ware, spectacles, etc. An advertisement elsewhere indicates that he is ready for business and invites public patronage. He comes from Wind sor Locks with good commendation from former patrons.
 Mrs. s. B. Tifft of Westford yesterday, Nov. 9th, plucked -dandelion in fresh bloom, and brought the same to The Press office.
 The annual adjourned town meeting for choosing town officers, making appro- priations, etc, will be held at the town house next Monday at p. m.
 Cleo. s. Greene, who recently left the uperintendeucy of Rawitser & Bros. River mill to take the landlordship of the hotel at E,stford, has gone to Quincy, Mass, to engage in a similar line of busi- ness, and is succeeded in the Eastford ho- tel by Geo. Poindexter, also formerly of Stafford Springs.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 F. A. Pierson, who has bought of B. 0. Pinney the large timber lot just north east of the village, has located steam mill near the residence of A. D. Cadv. It will take some months to work up the timber, and the lumber manufactured, oak, pine and chestnut, is sold on the lot in quanti- ties to suit customers.
 Rev. Messrs. Simmons of the Uni versalist church and Priest of the Monson church exchanged last Sunday.
 The Stafford Grange will meet at the town hall next Tuesday evening.
 Indications are that the veterans will be royalty entertained this evening by the citizens and ladies at the town house The resident veterans are in charge, and those from other parts of the town will be guests of these and of large-hearted resi- dents who will take pleasure in giving the old soldiers pleasant evening.
 Mrs. H. F. Cook of Beatrice, Neb, who has been spending two months with her mother, Mrs. Phillip Harvey, leaves for homo next Monday. MT. and Mrs Cook move from Stafford about 16 years ago.
 Rev. J. F. Simmons will preach in the Universalist church next Sunday morn ing and evening. The evening sermon will be specially addressed to young men and women. Subject, "We took cour- age." All are invited.
 sTAFFORDvILLE.
 -Adelbert Carpenter, while driving Leroy Squier's team a short time since, was somewhat injured in consequence of the load of wood tipping over.
 Rev. Mir. Taylor's lecture on Gen. Grant in the Methodist church last Friday evening was what all expected, able and The second lecture of the course was to have been given by Rev. F. D. Blakeslee, A. M., principal of East Greenwich Academy, R. I. He sent notice Wednesday noon, however, that it would be impossible for him to come. He sends in his place Arakel H. Nazarian, an Ar menian turk, who will give an interesting cos tune lecture on Turkey, describing the country, government and religion and the habits, customs, dress, etc., of the people, illuctro tad Inv 1 ,,,u: